Govt Moves to Further Weaken Freshwater Protections as New Report Highlights Poor State of NZ Drinking Water – Greenpeace

Needed: A freshwater protection strategy for Bowen Island

In early June, Dr. Peter Ross of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation presented Bowen Island Municipal Council with the results of a comprehensive analysis of pollutants in the Grafton Lake water supply. The findings revealed traces of human waste, highlighting the need for improved watershed management and better public education on responsible residential and recreational best practices. Source

Govt moves to further weaken freshwater protections as new report highlights poor state of NZ drinking water – Greenpeace

Greenpeace says it is deeply disturbed by the findings of the latest Taumata Arowai report, which shows that seven registered water supplies exceeded levels of nitrate associated with an increased risk of preterm birth. The organisation says it is also concerning that this news comes while the Government is consulting on proposals that would further weaken freshwater protections in Aotearoa. Greenpeace spokesperson Will Appelbe says, “This Gover…